Muscle and Sensory Testing

Name: Muscle and Sensory Testing
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ISBN: 9781437716115

ISBN-10: 1437716113

ISBN-13: 9781437716115

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Nancy Berryman Reese

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If you want to excel in the physical therapy field, you'll need to first master the art of manual muscle testing. Written by a well-known PT expert, Muscle and Sensory Testing, 3rd Edition provides you with everything you need to effectively perform manual muscle and sensory tests - all in one well-organized, easy-to-follow resource. Chapters include an overview of muscle strength assessment and detail precise anatomic testing techniques for upper extremities, lower extremities, and head, neck and trunk; functional muscle tests; tests for mental status, cranial nerves and superficial reflexes; and use of observational gait analysis as a screening tool. Photographs of testing procedures,… line drawings of various innervations, and video clips showing manual muscle testing procedures augment your understanding of this important skill area. UNIQUE! Video clips on the companion Evolve website showcase techniques involving muscle tests, handheld dynamometry, sensory and neurologic testing, clinician and patient positioning, and force application. Chapter 6: Techniques of Pediatric Muscle Testing covers the different techniques for manual infant muscle testing that help determine prognosis and treatment. Consistent chapter layout and organization by joint and muscle system allow you to quickly and easily locate the information you need. Instructions for performing hand-held dynamometry of major trunk and extremity muscles are clear and concise to ease your comprehension. Chapter on functional muscle testing demonstrates positioning, examiner instructions, and expected response for patients of all ages. Detailed neurologic exam instructions with photos help you perform accurate screening and interpret exam results. Coverage of techniques such as gravity-resisted testing and gravity-eliminated testing clearly shows you how to perform alternative methods of manual muscle testing. Hundreds of photos and illustrations demonstrate various techniques and landmarks to give you a clear understanding of positioning, stabilization, and common substitutions. Clinical notes highlight useful information about particular symptoms or conditions that you may encounter in practice. Case vignettes challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and think creatively about clinical problems. Overview of normal gait cycle serves as a resource for identifying gait deviations and associated muscle weaknesses. Evaluation of current research methods addresses the validity, reliability, and limitations of muscle testing techniques. Companion Evolve website contains additional, up-to-date information on this topic, such as pediatric data on the hand-held dynamometer. UNIQUE! New video clips on the companion Evolve website demonstrate a screening examination of the cranial nerves, a screening examination of the motor portions of the cranial nerves, and additional pediatric dynamometry tests. EXPANDED! Chapter on techniques of functional muscle testing offers additional tests with proven validity for clients with higher level functioning, such as athletes. UPDATED! Chapter on handheld dynamometry for muscle testing features coverage of pediatric dynamometry not found in other texts.

Book details

List price: $96.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 9/1/2011
Binding: Comb Bound
Pages: 616
Size: 9.00" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.102
Language: English




Introduction to Muscle Strength Testing



Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing: Upper Extremity



Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing: Head, Neck, and Trunk



Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing: Lower Extremity



Techniques of Functional Muscle Testing



Techniques of Pediatric Muscle Testing



Hand-held Dynamometry for Muscle Testing



Techniques of the Sensory Examination



Techniques of the Remainder of the Neurologic Examination: Coordination, Mental Status, Cranial Nerves, and Superficial Reflexes



Observational Gait Analysis as a Screening Tool



Average Joint Ranges of Motion



Muscle Innervations by Spinal Cord Level



Muscle Innervations by Peripheral Nerve


Index